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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: November 13, 2017

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Jennifer Donohue got a guestbook from Carmel Power

8 years ago (December 12, 2017)

Hi Jennifer. I have the same diagnosis as you and have sought three opinions. It has been very worthwhile for me as I believe now I have the right surgeon to do my operation. I saw one cardiologist and two Cardiothoracic surgeons. All said I would need to have something... Read more.

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Jennifer Donohue

Hi Carmel. The cardiologist that works in the same practice as the surgeon agreed with the opinion of the first surgeon I saw. I guess I lumped the two of their opinions together as one since they are in the same practice. Separating them, I have received three opinions as... Read more.

Kathy Blank

I am very happy I had my mitral valve repair before symptoms or heart damage occurred. After 3 surgical consults and 2 cardiologists - my robotic mitral valve took place within 6 mos of diagnosis of severe regurgitation. From what I learned there is really no benefit to waiting for... Read more.

Jennifer Donohue got a guestbook from Greta

8 years ago (December 11, 2017)

I just had non invasive heart valve surgery at UT Southwestern in Dallas Texas by a Dr. Neelan Doolabh who is one of the top valve surgeons in the country. I just called him. No referrals. Got an appointment with in a week of calling him and had surgery with... Read more.